About to get my first taste of the Italian legal system

I was half expecting this. I've been called to appear as a witness in a case in Milan's courts. I won't say any more at the moment, because I'm not sure I can.I'm a wee bit concerned, not about appearing in court - done it before, a long time ago in the UK, as a form of expert witness. But what … [Read more...]

Milan

Milan has been deliciously quiet for the last three days. All on account of the odd Italian 'ponte' or bridge, which occurs as a result of having a public holiday in the middle of the week.Indeed, it has been 'Sunday' since Wednesday here. Everyone, just about, has headed off for the sea or the … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Italy.

Addresses and contact details. United States Embassy in Rome via Vittorio Veneto, 119/A 00187 Roma, Italy tel: (+39) 06.4674.1 (main switchboard) fax: (+39) 06.4674.2356 website: http://rome.usembassy.gov/english/Opening Hours: U.S. Citizen services: Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30 Notarial services: … [Read more...]

Genova by night

This is a shot I took from a friend's appartment down in Genova at 11 at night. For the technically minded: F5.0, 20 sec. exposure and ISO 200. Canon eos 400d, Tamron 28-75 F2.8 lens. Converted from RAW, with no tinkering, although the blown areas could be dealt with, but what the heck, I like … [Read more...]